Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

If people did what they enjoyed,
There would be fewer people in debt.
With an identifying who there were.
And the Joneses living next door,
...

What ARE you saying?
Because I do not pay my debts...
I am NOT patriotic?
Isn't that a contradiction?
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Everything they have ever wanted,
Was not only right under their noses...
But sent them daily reminders,
Of its presence and the benefits...
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You've turned your back on me?
Not once but on several occasions.
And...
Am I suppose to be offended?
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I've decided not to be reminded of my griefs.
I've learned that carrying a baggage of sorrows,
Only weighs on my back...
Unhappiness to be left to be repeatedly monitored.
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The guests are due to arrive,
By the end of the week.
Do you think we can,
Get the new furniture, remodel the house...
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You've recently made a decision
To do something on your own
Something you knew should have taken place
Weeks ago
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Once a mistreatment,
Of trust has been discovered done...
That's it!
All the drama in the world displayed,
...

Remember those days
People were granted to give
Their unsolicited opinions
As if given a spotlight
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Live everyday to be bolder.
Why claim to have a faith,
If excuses you can't escape.
But you find time to elaborate,
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